The 2025 St John’s College Easter Rugby Festival returns,
celebrating 28 years of the best in schoolboy rugby
Johannesburg, South Africa – St John’s College is proud to present the 28th St John’s College Easter Rugby Festival, brought to you by Standard Bank, taking place on 17, 19, and 21 April 2025. A cornerstone of the schoolboy rugby calendar, the Festival continues to celebrate the very best in schoolboy rugby, school spirit, and community.
Well known for its focus on camaraderie, skill, and sportsmanship, this beloved Festival once again brings together top College and Prep school teams from across South Africa. There are no league tables, trophies, or medals at the Easter Rugby Festival—this is rugby at its purest, where passion for the game takes centre stage.
This year introduces a new format: while Thursday and Saturday still feature the traditional U19 and U13 fixtures, Monday introduces an exciting lineup of U16 teams to complement the U13 fixtures, offering young, aspiring players the chance to shine and gain invaluable experience on Burger Field.
“We are thrilled to once again host this celebration of schoolboy rugby,” says Stuart West, Executive Headmaster of St John’s College. “The Easter Rugby Festival is not about league standings or medals—it’s about the love of the game, the friendships forged, and the lifelong memories created. We extend a heartfelt welcome to all our visiting teams and thank Standard Bank for their continued commitment to youth development and community building.”
The Easter Festival is not just about the rugby—it’s a fun-filled day for the whole family, featuring food trucks, the much-loved Pre-Prep Brunch Spot, and the ever-popular Heineken Beer Village. For a more luxurious experience, spectators can enjoy the VIP Viewing Deck, a stylish, terraced space with prime views of Burger Field, a full bar, a gourmet food station, and private bathrooms.
All matches played on Burger Field and C Rugby Field will be live-streamed via SuperSport Schools, ensuring that family and friends near and far can be part of the action.
Teams
Bethlehem Voortrekker Hoërskool – Free State
Steiner Pest Golden Lions Invitational XV – Gauteng
Graeme College – Eastern Cape
Hilton College – KZN
Hoërskool Diamantveld, Northern Cape
Hoërskool Randburg, Gauteng
Hoërskool Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Kingswood College, Eastern Cape
Maritzburg College, KZN
Pretoria Boys High School, Gauteng
SACS, Western Cape
St David’s Marist Inanda, Gauteng
St John’s College, Gauteng
Welkom-Gimnasium, Free State
Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool, Gauteng
Helpmekaar Kollege, Gauteng
Hoërskool Noordheuwel, Gauteng
King Edward VII School, Gauteng
Northcliff High School, Gauteng
Clifton School, Durban KZN
Cordwalles Preparatory School for Boys, KZN
Clifton Nottingham Road, KZN
Jan Celliers Laerskool en Preprimer, Gauteng
Middleburg Primary School, Mpumalanga
Pridwin Preparatory School, Gauteng
St Benedict’s Preparatory, Gauteng
St Peter’s Boys’ Prep School, Gauteng
St Stithians Boys’ Preparatory, Gauteng
The Ridge School, Gauteng
Waterkloof House Preparatory School (WPHS) Gauteng
Yeoville Boys Primary, Gauteng
TICKET INFORMATION
Available via Webtickets or at the gate
- General Access: R55 per day
- Children under 6: Free
- Children in full school uniform: Free (this excludes school tracksuits)
- Parking: R15
- Disabled Parking: Available at D Rugby Field (assisted by security)
VIP Viewing Deck
Available via Webtickets only – price includes General Access
- Thursday (17 April): R295
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